Batavia, NY

Batavia, New York

Batavia, New York, in Genesee county, is 28 miles E of Amherst, New York (center to center) and 35 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The city is in the Rochester area. There are 16,256 residents in Batavia.

The People and Families of Batavia

In Batavia, about 44% of adults are married. In Batavia, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Batavia.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Batavia had a median family income of $42,460.

Political Inclinations

Batavia folks tended to give their money ($12,540) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Batavia Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Batavia that were owner-occupied was 55%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Batavia.

Commuting

In Batavia, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Batavia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Batavia, NY

Comparing Batavia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Batavia Almanac

Batavia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Batavia Public Libraries

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Batavia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Batavia residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Batavia, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Batavia Hospitals

UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
127 NORTH STREET
(716) 343-6030
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Batavia

Batavia High Schools (2004)

BATAVIA HS
260 STATE ST
585-343-2480
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 844 students.

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